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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
NP
Hyannis, MA
Permanent
D

Duffy Health Center

Being a part of the Duffy team means making a difference. If you’re looking for a rewarding career that will have a positive daily impact on people’s lives, Duffy is the place for you. Duffy Health Center welcomes and embraces an inclusive environment where all feel welcome. We enjoy excellent working conditions in a state-of-the-art facility an...
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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Description

Being a part of the Duffy team means making a difference. If you’re looking for a rewarding career that will have a positive daily impact on people’s lives, Duffy is the place for you.

Duffy Health Center welcomes and embraces an inclusive environment where all feel welcome. We enjoy excellent working conditions in a state-of-the-art facility and a team-based environment focused on best practices. Our team is passionate about what we do and who we serve. Our medical providers offer primary care integrated with mental health and substance use disorder treatment and case management services. Through our integrated model of care, we attend to the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional well-being of each individual in our care.

Requirements


A candidate for this position must have a master’s degree in Nursing, with 3 to 5 years’ experience in nursing as an RN. Experience working at a Community Health Center or with underserved or minoritized populations a plus.

Must be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of MA, and successfully complete the credentialing process; must maintain current DPH, DEA, NP, CPR, and CCH privileges.

Position functions:
1. Obtains detailed medical history from patients, records and maintains information in confidential patient medical charts.

2. Examines patients, conducts systematic comprehensive physical assessment, records and maintains information in confidential medical charts.

3. Prescribes appropriate medications and treatments, provides follow-up care, and evaluates the effectiveness of care.

4. Consults the Chief Medical Officer and specialist physicians as appropriate to optimize patient care.

5. Promotes patient health through education and primary prevention, provides patient education regarding medications, treatments, anticipated outcomes, and referrals.

6. May perform office procedures in accordance with privileges granted by the Duffy Health Center Board of Directors.

7. Works effectively with members of the Duffy Health Center team of professionals, as well as with outside agencies and organizations.


8. Responsible for after hours coverage as part of Duffy Health Center Medical call rotation.

9. Conducts research pertinent to patient care.

10. Meets agency productivity standards.

11. Performs routine administrative duties; prepares, records, and maintains client information in a timely fashion, using Duffy Health Center electronic medical records system.

12. Coordinates with patients and front-desk staff regarding appointment schedule, missed appointments, rescheduled appointments, and follow-up appointments.

13. Participates in peer review by performing chart review and working with the Quality Improvement Committee on quality improvement initiatives. Serves on one Duffy committee.

14. Attends and participates in staff meetings and other required meetings.

15. Maintains current licensure and certification for the position and participates in continuing medical education to stay abreast of practices and trends.

Profession
Nurse Practitioner
Employment Type
Permanent
Shift
40 hours, M-F day shift
Compensation
$100,000/year

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